-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, PPiyCZT/tMJD3Gt3EksSGfVWSaWx2l1RG6CNjLtaNMYBIVm0/bkNAHQFz/atAsf3 K7Mxyd0NlkNd39pdULnKgg== 0000946275-02-000248.txt : 20020503 0000946275-02-000248.hdr.sgml : 20020503 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000946275-02-000248 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10QSB PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20020331 FILED AS OF DATE: 20020503 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WELLS FINANCIAL CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000934739 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SAVINGS INSTITUTION, FEDERALLY CHARTERED [6035] IRS NUMBER: 411799504 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10QSB SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-25342 FILM NUMBER: 02633439 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 53 FIRST ST SW STREET 2: P.O. BOX 310 CITY: WELLS STATE: MN ZIP: 56097 BUSINESS PHONE: 5075533151 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 53 1ST ST SW STREET 2: PO BOX 310 CITY: WELLS STATE: MN ZIP: 56097 10QSB 1 f10qsb_033102-0129.txt FORM UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-QSB (Mark One) |X| QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2002 ---------------------------------------- or |_| TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to ------------------- ----------------- Commission File Number 0-25342 Wells Financial Corp. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Minnesota 41-1799504 - ------------------------------- ------------------------------------ (State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) Incorporation or Organization) 53 1st Street S.W., P.O. Box 310, Wells MN 56097 ------------------------------------------------------ (Address of principal executive offices) (507) 553-3151 ------------------------------------------------------ (Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code) N/A ------------------------------------------------------ (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) Indicate by check by |X| whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. |X| Yes |_| No The number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock as of May 3, 2002: Class Outstanding ----- ----------- $.10 par value per share, common stock 1,193,492 Shares ================================================================================ WELLS FINANCIAL CORP. and SUBSIDIARY [OBJECT OMITTED] FORM 10-QSB INDEX PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Page - ------------------------------- ---- Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition 1 Consolidated Statements of Income 2 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income 3 Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity 4 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 5-6 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 7-8 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 9-13 PART II - OTHER INFORMATION - --------------------------- Item 1. Legal Proceedings 14 Item 2. Changes in Securities 14 Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities 14 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 14 Item 5. Other Information 14 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 14 Signatures ================================================================================ WELLS FINANCIAL CORP. and SUBSIDIARY Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001 (Dollars in Thousands) (Unaudited)
ASSETS 2002 2001 --------- --------- Cash, including interest-bearing accounts March 31, 2002 $39,135; December 31, 2001 $36,830 $ 40,242 $ 38,070 Certificates of deposit 200 200 Securities available for sale, at fair value 23,922 15,863 Loans held for sale 3,540 10,155 Loans receivable, net 157,107 160,513 Accrued interest receivable 1,570 1,529 Foreclosed real estate 306 252 Premises and equipment 1,812 1,801 Other assets 2,309 2,025 --------- --------- TOTAL ASSETS $ 231,008 $ 230,408 ========= ========= LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY LIABILITIES Deposits $ 179,426 $ 180,999 Borrowed funds 23,000 23,000 Advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance 2,256 1,371 Income taxes: Current 432 - Deferred 1,179 1,224 Accrued interest payable 130 75 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 186 167 --------- --------- TOTAL LIABILITIES 206,609 206,836 --------- --------- STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Preferred stock, no par value; 500,000 shares Authorized; none outstanding - - Common stock, $.10 par value; authorized 7,000,000 Shares; issued 2,187,500 shares 219 219 Additional paid-in capital 16,785 16,932 Retained earnings, substantially restricted 22,436 21,792 Accumulated other comprehensive income 620 745 Unearned ESOP shares (123) (155) Unearned compensation restricted stock awards (111) (128) Treasury stock, at cost, 994,008 shares at March 31, 2002, and 1,022,399 shares at December 31, 2001 (15,427) (15,833) --------- --------- TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 24,399 23,572 --------- --------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 231,008 $ 230,408 ========= =========
(See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements) 1 WELLS FINANCIAL CORP. and SUBSIDIARY Consolidated Statements of Income Three Months Ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)
2002 2001 ---------- ---------- Interest and dividend income Loans receivable: First mortgage loans $ 2,375 $ 3,007 Consumer and other loans 786 899 Investment securities and other interest bearing deposits 391 294 ---------- ---------- Total interest income 3,552 4,200 ---------- ---------- Interest Expense Deposits 1,389 2,048 Borrowed funds 307 401 ---------- ---------- Total interest expense 1,696 2,449 ---------- ---------- Net interest income 1,856 1,751 Provision for loan losses 23 15 ---------- ---------- Net interest income after provision for loan losses 1,833 1,736 ---------- ---------- Noninterest income Gain on sale of loans originated for sale 487 106 Loan origination and commitment fees 305 158 Loan servicing fees 154 103 Insurance commissions 80 103 Fees and service charges 201 124 Other 8 7 ---------- ---------- Total noninterest income 1,235 601 ---------- ---------- Noninterest expense Compensation and benefits 787 711 Occupancy and equipment 233 219 Data processing 136 101 Advertising 46 47 Other 417 352 ---------- ---------- Total noninterest expense 1,619 1,430 ---------- ---------- Income before income taxes 1,449 907 Income tax expense 596 378 ---------- ---------- Net Income $ 853 $ 529 ========== ========== Earnings per share Basic $ 0.73 $ 0.45 ========== ========== Diluted $ 0.71 $ 0.43 ========== ========== Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: Basic 1,162,394 1,181,745 ========== ========== Diluted 1,194,997 1,230,211 ========== ==========
(See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements) 2 WELLS FINANCIAL CORP. and SUBSIDIARY Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 (Dollars in Thousands) (Unaudited) 2002 2001 ------- ------- Net Income $ 853 $ 529 Other comprehensive income: Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on securities available for sale (212) 88 Related deferred income taxes 87 (36) ------- ------- Comprehensive income $ 728 $ 581 ======= ======= (See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements) 3 WELLS FINANCIAL CORP. and SUBSIDIARY Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity Three Months Ended March 31, 2002 (Dollars in Thousands) (Unaudited)
Accumu- Unearned lated Employee Unearned Other Stock Compensation Total Additional Compre- Ownership Restricted Stock- Common Paid-In Retained hensive Plan Stock Treasury holders' Stock Capital Earnings Income shares Awards Stock Equity - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Balance, December 31, 2001 $ 219 $ 16,932 $ 21,792 $ 745 $ (155) $ (128) $(15,833) $ 23,572 Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2002 - - 853 - - - - 853 Net change in unrealized appreciation on securities available for sale, net of related deferred taxes - - - (125) - - - (125) Treasury stock purchases - - - - - - (172) (172) Options exercised - (187) - - - - 578 391 Amortization of unearned compensation - - - - - 17 - 17 Dividends on common stock - - (209) - - - - (209) Allocated employee stock ownership plan shares - 40 - - 32 - - 72 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance March 31, 2002 $ 219 $ 16,785 $ 22,436 $ 620 $ (123) $ (111) $(15,427) $ 24,399 ===================================================================================================
(See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements) 4 WELLS FINANCIAL CORP. and SUBSIDIARY Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Three Months Ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 (Dollars in Thousands) (Unaudited)
2002 2001 -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net Income $ 853 $ 529 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Provision for loan losses 23 15 (Gain) on the sale of loans originated for sale (487) (106) Compensation on allocation of ESOP shares 72 66 Amortization of restricted stock awards 17 31 Write-down of foreclosed real estate 23 - Deferred income taxes (45) 8 Depreciation and amortization on premises and equipment 58 69 Amortization of deferred loan origination fees (40) (16) Amortization of excess servicing fees, mortgage servicing rights and bond premiums and discounts 120 67 Loans originated for sale (28,781) (14,298) Proceeds from the sale of loans originated for sale 35,477 11,563 Changes in assets and liabilities: Accrued interest receivable (41) 183 Other assets 89 (36) Income taxes payable, current 432 306 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 74 77 -------- -------- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 7,844 (1,542) -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Net decrease in loans $ 3,350 $ 4,138 Purchase of certificates of deposit - (700) Purchase of securities available for sale (11,044) (1,499) Proceeds from the maturities of certificates of deposit - 100 Proceeds from the maturities of securities available for sale 2,773 5,420 Purchase of premises and equipment (69) (58) Investment in foreclosed real estate (4) - -------- -------- Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (4,994) 7,401 -------- -------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Net increase (decrease) in deposits $ (1,573) $ 5,533 Net increase in advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance 885 768 Options exercised 391 - Repayments on borrowed funds - (8,000) Purchase of treasury stock (172) (1,357) Dividends on common stock (209) (191) -------- -------- Net cash used in financing activities (678) (3,247) -------- -------- Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 2,172 2,612 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: Beginning 38,070 7,606 -------- -------- Ending $ 40,242 $ 10,218 ======== ========
(See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements) 5 WELLS FINANCIAL CORP. and SUBSIDIARY Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued) Three Months Ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 (Dollars in Thousands) (Unaudited) 2002 2001 ------- ------- SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Cash payments for: Interest on deposits $ 1,334 $ 1,994 Interest on borrowed funds 307 422 Income taxes 95 64 ======= ======= SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Transfers from loans to foreclosed real estate $ 73 $ - Allocation of ESOP shares to participants 32 34 Net change in unrealized appreciation on securities available for sale (125) 52 ======= ======= (See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements) 6 WELLS FINANCIAL CORP. and SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION The foregoing consolidated financial statements are unaudited. However, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (which consist of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements have been included. Results for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the year. The interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Wells Financial Corp. (Company), its subsidiary, Wells Federal Bank (Bank), and the Bank's subsidiaries, Greater Minnesota Mortgage, Inc. and Wells Insurance Agency, Inc. NOTE 2. REGULATORY CAPITAL The following table presents the Bank's regulatory capital amounts and percents at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001. March 31, 2002 December 31, 2001 Amount Percent Amount Percent - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tier 1 (Core) Capital Required $ 9,014 4.00% $ 9,052 4.00% Actual 18,300 8.12% 18,474 8.16% Excess 9,286 4.12% 9,422 4.16% Risk-based Capital Required 11,300 8.00% 11,403 8.00% Actual 19,251 13.63% 19,425 13.63% Excess 7,951 5.63% 8,022 5.63% 7 WELLS FINANCIAL CORP. and SUBSIDIARY Notes to consolidated Financial Statements Continued (Unaudited) NOTE 3. EARNINGS PER SHARE Earnings per share are calculated and presented in accordance with FASB Statement No. 128, Earnings per Share. The Statement requires the presentation of earnings per share by all entities that have common stock or potential common stock, such as options, warrants and convertible securities, outstanding that trade in a public market. Those entities that have only common stock outstanding are required to present basic earnings per-share amounts. All other entities are required to present basic and diluted earnings per-share amounts. Diluted per-share amounts assume the conversion, exercise or issuance of all potential common stock instruments unless the effect is to reduce a loss or increase the income per common share from continuing operations. A reconciliation of the common stock share amounts used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share is presented in the following chart. Number of Shares Three months ended March 31, ------------------ ----------------- 2002 2001 ------------------ ----------------- Basic EPS 1,162,394 1,181,745 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options 32,603 48,466 ------------------ ----------------- Diluted EPS 1,194,997 1,230,211 ================== ================= NOTE 4. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
For the three months ended March 31, 2002 2001 ------------------- Return on assets (ratio of net income to average total assets) (1) 1.48% 0.96% Return on equity (ratio of net income to average equity) (1) 14.18% 9.70% Equity to assets ratio (ratio of average equity to average total assets) 10.45% 9.94% Net interest margin (ratio of net interest income to average interest earning assets) (1) 3.42% 3.31% (1) Net income and net interest income have been annualized.
8 WELLS FINANCIAL CORP. and SUBSIDIARIES Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition And Results of Operations General: Wells Financial Corp. (Company) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Minnesota in December 1994 for the purpose of owning all of the outstanding stock of Wells Federal Bank, fsb (Bank) issued in the mutual to stock conversion of the Bank. On April 11, 1995, the conversion was completed and $8.4 million of the net proceeds from the sale of the stock were provided to the Bank in exchange for all of the Bank's stock. The consolidated financial statements included herein are for the Company, the Bank and the Bank's wholly owned subsidiaries, Greater Minnesota Mortgage, Inc. and Wells Insurance Agency, Inc. The income of the Company is derived primarily from the operations of the Bank and the Bank's subsidiaries, and to a lesser degree from interest income from securities and certificates of deposit with other banks. The Bank's net income is primarily dependent upon the difference (or spread) between the average yield earned on loans, investments and mortgage-backed securities and the average rate paid on deposits and borrowings, as well as the relative amounts of such assets and liabilities. The interest rate spread is affected by regulatory, economic and competitive factors that influence interest rates, loan demand and deposit flows. Net income is also affected by, among other things, provision for loan losses, gains on the sale of interest earning assets, service charges, servicing fees, subsidiary activities, operating expenses, and income taxes. The Bank has eight full service offices located in Faribault, Martin, Blue Earth, Nicollet, Freeborn and Steele Counties, Minnesota. The Company may from time to time make written or oral "forward-looking statements" including statements contained in this report and in other communications by the Company which are made in good faith pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements, such as statements of the Company's plans, objectives, estimates and intentions, involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various important factors (some of which are beyond the Company's control). The following factors, among others, could cause the Company's financial performance to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements: the strength of the United States economy in general and the strength of the local economies in which the Company conducts operations; the effects of, and changes in, trade, monetary and fiscal policies and laws, including interest rate policies of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, inflation, interest rate, market and monetary fluctuations; the timely development of and acceptance of new products and services of the Company and the perceived overall value of the products and services by users, including the features, pricing and quality compared to competitor's products and services; the willingness of users to substitute competitors' products and services for the Company's products and services; the success of the Company in gaining regulatory approval of its products and services, when required; the impact of changes in financial services' laws and regulations (including laws concerning taxes, banking, securities and insurance); technological changes; acquisitions; changes in consumer spending and savings habits; and the success of the Company at managing the risks involved in the foregoing. The Company cautions that the foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company. 9 Comparison of Financial Condition at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001: Total assets increased by $600,000, from $230,408,000 at December 31, 2001 to $231,008,000 at March 31, 2002. Loans held for sale decreased by $6,615,000 from December 31, 2001 to March 31, 2002 as loans that were committed to be sold at the end of 2001 were delivered to the secondary market during the first quarter of 2002. Loans receivable decreased by $3,406,000 during the first quarter of 2002 due to the continued refinance market. Due to lower interest rates on residential mortgages management continued to sell to the secondary market the majority of the residential mortgage loans that were originated during the first quarter of 2002. Included in the loans that were originated and sold during the quarter were loans from the Company's mortgage loan portfolio that were refinanced resulting in the decrease in loans receivable. Cash received from the sale of loans held for sale was used to purchase securities resulting in a $8,059,000 increase in securities available for sale during the quarter. In accordance with the Bank's internal classification of assets policy, management evaluates the loan portfolio on a quarterly basis to identify and determine the adequacy of the allowance for loan losses. Management's periodic evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance is based on the Company's past loan loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower's ability to repay, estimated value of any underlying collateral, and current economic conditions. As of March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001 the balances in the allowance for loan losses and the allowance for loan losses as a percentage of total loans were $951,000 and $952,000 and 0.59% and 0.56%, respectively. Activity in the Company's allowance for loan losses for the three months ended March 31, 2002 and 2001 is summarized as follows: 2002 2001 ---------------------------- Balance on January 1, $ 951,862 $ 833,248 Provision for loan losses 22,500 15,000 Charge-offs (29,472) (12,568) Recoveries 5,862 5,248 ----------- ----------- Balance on March 31, $ 950,752 $ 840,928 =========== =========== Loans on which the accrual of interest has been discontinued amounted to $455,000 and $408,000 at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively. The effect of nonaccrual loans was not significant to the results of operations. The Company includes all loans considered impaired under FASB Statement No. 114 in nonaccrual loans. The amount of impaired loans was not material at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001. Liabilities decreased by $227,000 from $206,836,000 at December 31, 2001 to $206,609,000 at March 31, 2002. This decrease is primarily due to a decrease of $1,573,000 in deposits being partially offset by a $885,000 increase in advances from borrowers for taxes and insurance and a $432,000 increase in current income taxes payable. Equity increased by $827,000 from $23,572,000 at December 31, 2001 to $24,399,000 at March 31, 2002. The increase in equity was primarily the result of net income for the first three months of 2002 of $853,000 and an increase in equity of $391,000 which resulted from the exercise of 39,177 options being partially offset by the payment of $209,000 in cash dividends and by a $125,000 decrease in accumulated other comprehensive income. On April 16, 2002, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a $0.18 per share cash dividend to be paid on May 13, 2002 to the stockholders of record on April 30, 2002. Subject to the Company's earnings and capital, it is the current intention of the Company to continue to pay regular quarterly cash dividends. 10 Comparison of Operating Results for the Three-Month Periods Ended March 31, 2002 and March 31, 2001. Net Income. Net income increased by $324,000, or 61.2% for the quarter ended March 31, 2002 when compared to the same quarter during 2001. The increase in net income was primarily due to increases of $634,000 and $105,000 in noninterest income and net interest income, respectively, for first quarter of 2002 when compared to the same period in 2001. These increases were partially offset by increases of $189,000 in noninterest expense for the first quarter of 2002 when compared to the same quarter in 2001. Interest Income. Interest income decreased by $648,000, or 15.4% for the quarter ended March 31, 2002 when compared to the same period in 2001. During the first three months of 2002 the average amount in the Company's loan portfolio was less than the average amount during the first three months of 2001. This is the primary reason for the decrease in interest income. Interest Expense. Total interest expense decreased by $753,000, or 30.1%, for the quarter ended March 31, 2002 when compared to the same quarter in 2001. The decrease in interest expense was primarily the result of the downward repricing of the Company's deposits due to lower market interest rates and a decrease in the average amount of borrowed funds during the first quarter of 2002 when compared to the first quarter of 2001. Net Interest income. Net interest income increased by $105,000, or 6.0%, for the three month period ended March 31, 2002 when compared to the same period in 2001 due to the changes in interest income and interest expense described above. Provision for loan losses. The provision for loan losses increased by $8,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2002 when compared to the same period in 2001. Management evaluates the quality of the loan portfolio on a quarterly basis to identify and determine the adequacy of the allowance for loan loss. Classified loans were 1.0% and 1.08% of total loans at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively. Nonaccrual loans were $455,000 and $408,000 at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, respectively. The provision reflects management's monitoring of the allowance for loan losses in relation to the size and quality of the loan portfolio and adjusts the provision for loan losses to adequately provide for loan losses. Management determines the amounts of the allowance for loan losses in a systematic manner that includes self-correcting policies that adjust loss estimation methods on a periodic basis. While the Company maintains its allowance for loan losses at a level that is considered to be adequate to provide for potential losses, there can be no assurance that further additions will not be made to the loss allowance and that losses will not exceed estimated amounts. Noninterest Income. Noninterest income increased by $634,000, or 105%, for the three month period ended March 31, 2002 when compared to the same period in 2001 primarily due to increases in the gain on sale of loans originated for sale and loan origination and commitment fees. Due to low interest rates on residential mortgage loans during the first three months of 2002, the Company sold to the secondary market a larger volume of loans during that period when compared to the same period in 2001, resulting in increases in the gain on sale of loans originated for sale and loan origination and commitment fees recognized immediately in income. 11 Noninterest Expense. Noninterest expense increased by $189,000, or 13.2%, for the three months ended March 31, 2002 when compared to the same period during 2001 primarily due to an increase in compensation and benefits and to an increase in other noninterest expense. The increase in compensation and benefits resulted from annual compensation adjustments and increases in commissions paid to loan officers for the origination of loans. Also affecting compensation and benefits was an increase in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan expense that resulted from the appreciation of the Company's stock. The increase in other noninterest expense resulted primarily from an increase in the amortization of mortgage servicing rights. Income Tax Expense. Income tax expense increased by $218,000 for the three month period ended March 31, 2002 when compared to the same period in 2001. This increase is proportionate to the increase in income before income taxes for the quarter ended March 31, 2002 when compared to the same period in 2001. Non-performing Assets. The following table sets forth the amounts and categories of non-performing assets at March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001. March 31, 2002 December 31, 2001 -------------- ----------------- (Dollars in Thousands) Non-accruing loans One to four family real estate $ 228 $ 194 Agricultural real estate - - Commercial - - Consumer 227 214 ------ ------ Total $ 455 $ 408 ------ ------ Accruing loans which are contractually past due 90 days or more One to four family real estate $ 376 $ 224 Commercial real estate - - ------ ------ Total $ 376 $ 224 ------ ------ Total non-accrual and accruing loans past due 90 days or more $ 831 $ 632 ====== ====== Repossessed and non-performing assets Repossessed property $ 306 $ 252 Other non-performing assets - - ------ ------ Total repossessed and non-performing assets $ 306 $ 252 ------ ------ Total non-performing assets $1,137 $ 884 ====== ====== Total non-accrual and accruing loans past due 90 days or more to net loans 0.53% 0.39% ====== ====== Total non-accrual and accruing loans past due 90 days or more to total assets 0.36% 0.27% ====== ====== Total nonperforming assets to total assets 0.49% 0.38% ====== ====== 12 Financial Standards Board Statement No. 114, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan, and Statement No. 118, Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan - Income Recognition and Disclosures, require that impaired loans within the scope of these Statements be measured based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan's effective interest rate; or as a practical expedient, either at the loan's observable market price or the fair value of the collateral if the loan is collateral dependent. At March 31, 2002 and December 31, 2001, the value of loans that would be classified as impaired under these Statements is considered to be immaterial. Liquidity and Capital Resources: The Bank's primary sources of funds are deposits, borrowed funds, amortization and prepayment of loans, maturities of investment securities and funds provided from operations. While scheduled loan repayments are a relatively predictable source of funds, deposit flows and loan prepayments are significantly influenced by general interest rates, economic conditions and competition. If needed, the Bank's source of funds can be supplemented by wholesale funds obtained through additional advances from the Federal Home Loan Bank system. The Bank invests excess funds in overnight deposits, which not only serve as liquidity, but also earn interest income until funds are needed to meet required loan funding. On December 21, 2000, the Company approved a stock buy back program in which up to 125,000 shares of the common stock of the Company could be acquired. During the first three months of 2002 the Company completed this buy back program. The Company paid a cash dividend of $0.18 per share on February 15, 2002. On April 16, 2002 the Company declared a cash dividend of $0.18 per share payable on May 13, 2002 to stockholders of record on April 30, 2002. Subject to the Company's earnings and capital, it is the current intention of the Company to continue to pay regular quarterly cash dividends. Savings institutions like the Bank are required to meet prescribed regulatory capital requirements. If a requirement is not met, regulatory authorities may take legal or administrative actions, including restrictions on growth or operations or, in extreme cases, seizure. Institutions not in compliance may apply for an exemption from the requirements and submit a recapitalization plan. At March 31, 2002, the Bank exceeded all current capital requirements. The Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) has adopted a core capital requirement for savings institutions comparable to the requirement for national banks. The OTS core capital requirement for the Bank is 4% of adjusted assets for thrifts that receive the highest supervisory rating for safety and soundness. The Bank had core capital of 8.12% at March 31, 2002. 13 WELLS FINANCIAL CORP. and SUBSIDIARIES March 31, 2002 FORM 10-QSB PART II. OTHER INFORMATION - -------------------------- Item 1. Legal Proceedings ----------------- None Item 2. Changes in Securities --------------------- None Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities ------------------------------- None Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders --------------------------------------------------- None Item 5. Other information ----------------- None Item 6. Exhibits and Reports of Form 8-K -------------------------------- a. Exhibits: none b. No reports on Form 8-K were filed No other information is required to be filed under Part II of the form - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. WELLS FINANCIAL CORP. By: /s/ Lonnie R. Trasamar Date: May 3, 2002 ----------------------------------------------------- ----------- Lonnie R. Trasamar President and Chief Executive Officer By: /s/ James D. Moll Date: May 3, 2002 ----------------------------------------------------- ----------- James D. Moll Treasurer and Principal Financial & Accounting Officer -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----